Tag: Irish Rugby


  • Leinster Stays Silent on Connacht 4G Pitch After Jack Boyle Injury

    Leinster Stays Silent on Connacht 4G Pitch After Jack Boyle Injury

    Leinster deflects blame as questions linger over 4G pitch safety The rugby world watched closely as Leinster confirmed that back-row forward Jack Boyle will need to undergo ankle surgery, effectively ending his season. In the aftermath, questions surged about the surface where the injury occurred, but the province has chosen not to pin blame on…

  • Leinster Defends Connacht Pitch After Jack Boyle Injury

    Leinster Defends Connacht Pitch After Jack Boyle Injury

    Overview: A setback for Jack Boyle and a broader debate Jack Boyle’s season took a devastating turn after Leinster confirmed he will require an ankle procedure, ruling him out for the foreseeable future. While the timeline remains uncertain for his return to top-level rugby, the broader conversation has shifted from individual misfortune to the surface…

  • John Hodnett Signs Two-Year Contract Extension With Munster

    John Hodnett Signs Two-Year Contract Extension With Munster

    Munster Rugby Announces John Hodnett Extension Munster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed a two-year contract extension for John Hodnett, ensuring the Rosscarbery-born flanker remains with the province until 2028. The deal reflects Hodnett’s rapid rise in Irish rugby and the confidence the management has in his evolving role within the squad. What Hodnett Brings…

  • John Hodnett Signs New Contract to 2028 with Munster

    John Hodnett Signs New Contract to 2028 with Munster

    Munster confirms two-year extension for John Hodnett Munster Rugby and the IRFU have announced a two-year contract extension for John Hodnett, securing the Rosscarbery flanker at the province until 2028. The announcement underlines Munster’s commitment to developing homegrown talent and maintaining a competitive edge in domestic and European rugby. Rising star with proven impact Hodnett…

  • John Hodnett Extends Contract with Munster Rugby through 2028

    John Hodnett Extends Contract with Munster Rugby through 2028

    Munster Rugby and IRFU Announce John Hodnett Contract Extension Munster Rugby and the IRFU have confirmed a two-year contract extension for John Hodnett, ensuring the dynamic, ball‑carrying flanker remains with the province until 2028. Hodnett, a product of Rosscarbery, has become a cornerstone of Munster’s back row, known for his speed, work rate, and ability…

  • He’s going to get better and better’ – Edwin Edogbo ready to finally make impact at Munster

    He’s going to get better and better’ – Edwin Edogbo ready to finally make impact at Munster

    Edwin Edogbo’s long road to a Munster breakthrough Edwin Edogbo’s career has followed an uneven arc, marked as much by resilience as by the setbacks that have kept him from staking a regular claim in senior rugby. The former Cobh Pirates winger/centre has endured two serious Achilles tendon injuries, which limited his opportunities at Munster…

  • Edwin Edogbo Ready to Make Impact at Munster: Acomeback Tale

    Edwin Edogbo Ready to Make Impact at Munster: Acomeback Tale

    Edwin Edogbo’s Road to Munster: A Long-Awaited Breakthrough Edwin Edogbo’s move to Munster is less a fresh recruitment and more a narrative of resilience finally bearing fruit. The former Cobh Pirates product has endured a career framed by adversity, with two serious Achilles tendon injuries that have restricted his senior Munster appearances to just 23…

  • Connacht Secure Ciarán Frawley Signing from Leinster on Two-Year Deal

    Connacht Secure Ciarán Frawley Signing from Leinster on Two-Year Deal

    Connacht Seal Two-Year Deal for Ciarán Frawley Connacht Rugby have confirmed the arrival of Ciarán Frawley from Leinster, with the Skerries-born back set to join the western province on a two-year contract ahead of the next season. The move, reported by The 42, marks a significant addition to Connacht’s backline options as they look to…

  • Connacht sign Ciarán Frawley from Leinster on two-year deal

    Connacht sign Ciarán Frawley from Leinster on two-year deal

    Connacht secure Ciarán Frawley from Leinster on two-year deal Connacht Rugby have confirmed the signing of back Ciarán Frawley from Leinster, with the Skerries native set to join the western province ahead of next season on a two-year contract. The move, first reported by The42, signals Connacht’s continued push to bolster their midfield and back-line…

  • Connacht Sign Ciarán Frawley from Leinster on Two-Year Deal

    Connacht Sign Ciarán Frawley from Leinster on Two-Year Deal

    Connacht Secure Ciarán Frawley on a Two-Year Contract Connacht Rugby have confirmed the signing of Ciarán Frawley from Leinster on a two-year deal, a move that marks a significant refresh for the western province ahead of the next season. The confirmation follows extensive speculation after Frawley’s impressive form with Ireland and Leinster, and it signals…